Klamath National Forest Fire Activity Update – August 26, 2023Yreka, Calif. – Four additional new fires were reported on the Klamath National Forest since the last report on Friday. This brings the total number of confirmed fires not associated with the Happy Camp Complex to 26 since August 15th. High temperatures […]
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HAPPY CAMP COMPLEXINCIDENT UPDATE August 25th, 2023
Yesterday on the Happy Camp Complex, fire activity increased significantly as the inversion over the area lifted in late morning. The increase in fire behavior challenged the firefighters and tested the fire lines around the complex. Fire behavior transitioned from smoldering surface fire to multiple trees torching and some short-range […]
HAPPY CAMP COMPLEX INCIDENT UPDATE Community Meeting: Fort Jones on Thursday, August 24, at 5:30 p.m.
Fire Information: Size: 14,037 acres Containment: 5% Total Personnel: 2,833 People Evacuated: 755 Structures Threatened: 1,609 Structures Destroyed: 9 Structures Damaged: 2 Fatalities: 1 Public Phone: (530) 330-5441Media Phone: (530) 330-5452Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. dailyEmail: [email protected] Website: inciweb.wildfire.gov Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held in Fort Jones on Thursday, August 24, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be at […]
THE DREADED SECOND RED LINE
I avoided COVID the first time around, but it’s back, and finally caught up with me. Fortunately, the current version isn’t nearly as lethal, more like the flu, a bad cold, or a combination of both. Still … I’m not in a very good mood. I’m stuck in a hotel […]
Klamath National Forest Fire Activity Update – August 21, 2023
Forest Service News Release Yreka, Calif., August 21, 2023— Lightning materialized again yesterday afternoon across the Klamath National Forest. The storms brought scattered rain across the forest. Some showers were heavy and slides again impacted areas of Highway 96. New fires continue to be reported from yesterday’s lightning. Lookouts remain staffed […]
Klamath National Forest Issues Emergency Closure Orders
Forest Service News Release Yreka, Calif., August 20, 2023 – The Klamath National Forest is issuing an emergency closure order for two portions of the forest. The purpose of the closure is to provide for public safety in response to ongoing and increased wildfire activity across the forest, including the […]
Lightning response and Happy Camp Complex ~ Forest Sup note Aug 20, 2023
Last night we received another round of lightning with more than 200 strikes on the forest and over 1500 across northern California. This comes on the heels of the persistent lightning we’ve received over the last five days. The storm brought unexpectedly abundant rain in some places, prompting the closure […]
CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers make an Arrest, Trucker Operated the Vehicle with a Flat Tire more than 70 miles before he noticed a FIRE!
Yreka, CA –At approximately 4:30 A.M. on August 18, 2023, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers were dispatched to a commercial vehicle fire on Interstate 5 near Sweetbriar Avenue in Castella. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers arrived at scene and conducted an investigation to determine origin and cause of the fire. […]
Update to Deceased Man Found in Scott Bar
By: Carol Jordan Many of you are asking about the status of my sister-in-law, Diane Oliver. Diane was able to escape the fire by curling up with a wet shirt wrapped around her face and head and letting the fire burn over her. Disoriented she eventually found the road. Passers […]
Klamath National Forest Fire Activity Morning Update – August 18, 2023
Forest Service News Release Yreka, Calif., August 18, 2023— The Klamath National Forest continues to manage a number of fires on the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll and Salmon/Scott River Ranger Districts: Happy Camp/Oak Knoll District: Salmon/Scott River Ranger District: California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 has taken over management of a […]
